ECE 260 The Exceptional Child

Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities or special needs in the early childhood setting. Topics include: typical and atypical development; legal requirements; research-based practices related to inclusion; teaming and collaboration; and accommodations and adaptations. This course examines how a disability or special need may impact a young child’s learning process. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Grade of C or higher in the following courses: ECE 101, CCR 092, CCR 094 and ECE 238, PSY 238